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Determination of levels of PFAS in (+ migrating from) Food Contact Materials FCM

Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

This research project aims to develop analytical capabilities for measuring PFAS and to generate risk-assessment-ready data on PFAS occurrence in food packaging and other FCMs and their migration into food, enabling a better understanding o…

• Laboratory services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research laboratory services
• +1

Consolidated Equipment Services/ Repair Contracts

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

UKNNL are seeking information from suppliers who may be able to support with an opportunity to consolidate equipment service/repair contracts for our laboratory equipment, based at our Preston Laboratory. Long term consideration maybe given…

• Installation services of laboratory equipment
• Instrumentation and control equipment
• Laboratory services
• +2

Laser Induced Desorption System for Measuring First Wall Retention in STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake the concept design of a system capable of in-situ quantification of tritium retention within plasma-facing (first wall) materials for the Spherical Tokamak for Energy…

Awarded to IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U.

• Engineering design services
• Engineering services
• Experimental development services
• +3

Innovation Academic Framework

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is seeking collaboration with universities to support delivery of its innovation strategy over the next five years (April 2026 - Mar 2031). The primary objectives during this period include faci…

Awarded to Cardiff University, The University of Manchester, UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK +7 more · 10 awards

• Design and execution of research and development
• Experimental development services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +1

UKRI-6004 Genotyping Services

UK Research and Innovation · Central government · East of England

The provision of Genotyping services.

Awarded to Transnetyx, Inc.

• Research laboratory services

CEFAS26-11 Framework for Next Generation Sequencing Services

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

Cefas are seeking to establish a Framework for the provision of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) services, for a variety of NGS analyses methods, to support the delivery of numerous and varied research programmes that are utilising genomics…

Awarded to Biomarker Technologies (BMK) GmbH, Earlham Institute, Edinburgh Genetics Limited +7 more

• Research laboratory services

UKHSA Diagnostics & Research Open Framework

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

UKHSA Diagnostics & Research Open Framework (DRF) This is a competitive tendering procedure pursuant to the Notices published on the Find a Tender Central Digital Platform. UK02 Preliminary Market Engagement October 25 2025/S 000-069968, PI…

Awarded to 20/30 Labs, 2BScientific Limited, A.Menarini Diagnostics Ltd +90 more · 2 awards

• Analysers
• Biochemical analysers
• Biomedical equipment
• +3

UK6 - Tender Notice Prevention of Peripheral Cold Injuries

Ministry of Defence · Central government · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Description The UK Armed Forces are more frequently operating in cold environments to contribute to NATO’s deterrence in the High North and on the Eastern flank; but data suggest that the number of cases of peripheral cold injuries is incre…

Awarded to University of Portsmouth

• Research laboratory services

Premarket Multi Column Chromatography System and Viral Inactivation Hardware System

Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult · Other public body · delivery region not published

CGT Catapult is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to understand the market capability for an Automated Viral Inactivation System and Multi Column Chromatography System. We are seeking supplier feedback on available solutions, techni…

• Flow-measuring equipment
• Laboratory services
• Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
• +3

Scottish Government Centres of Expertise x 4 Lots

Scottish Government · Nationwide (UK)

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place 4 separate, lotted contracts with external service providers for the following services: - Lot 1. Centre of Expertise on Climate Change Lot 2. Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreak…

• Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
• Cattle, livestock and small animals
• Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
• +3

EU harmonised surveillance of AMR E. coli and Salmonella found in beef and pork

Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks…

• Design and execution of research and development
• Market research services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +3

Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Nuclear Waste Services Limited · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

Please note that as a Research & Development framework, this will be EXEMPT under Paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the market aware of this upcoming procurement, which is currentl…

• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services

Corrosion Testing Framework for STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework agreement with a number of pre-qualified, specialist corrosion testing providers to deliver corrosion testing services for the UKFE STEP programme over the next two years. The fram…

• Analysis services
• Composition and purity testing and analysis services
• Laboratory services
• +3

Development and Trial of Sustainable Weed Control Solutions for the Strategic Road Network

National Highways Limited · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

National Highways is a government-owned company and the appointed strategic highways authority and licence holder responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s SRN; 4,300 miles of motorways and major A roads at the core of …

• Research laboratory services

Integral Bridge Research

National Highways Limited · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

National Highways is a government-owned company and the appointed strategic highways authority and licence holder responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s SRN; 4,300 miles of motorways and major A roads at the core of …

• Research laboratory services

CEFAS26-79 Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE · Other public body · delivery region not published

Cefas require processing of 33 macrofaunal samples by extracting and identifying all biota retained on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, in accordance with the extraction and identification protocols set out in the NMBAQC guidelines. The Falmouth dred…

• Research laboratory services

715112450 - Ballistic Testing Services - Personal Armour

Defence Equipment and Support · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This Tender Notice outlines the Authority's intent to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver Ballistic Testing Services for Personal Armour to support new to service projects and ensure through life support of Personal…

• Bullet-proof vests
• Cover plates
• Research laboratory services
• +3

Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS

MHRA · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Production and Delivery of Pathogenic Shigella LPS

• Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
• Research laboratory services

Pd Ag Functional Testing

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The STEP Fuel Cycle (FC) system requires advanced technologies for hydrogen separation and recovery. The aim of this investigation is to demonstrate the manufacturability of palladium silver membrane assemblies. This will be achieved throug…

Awarded to AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED

• Analysis services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services
• +1

Effect of probiotics on Campylobacter colonisation within the broiler gut

Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

A key component of the FSA work is to reduce the burden of foodborne disease in the UK. Campylobacter is the leading bacterial cause of foodborne disease in the UK, with chicken meat being the most common food source of exposure to this pat…

• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services
• +2

STEP Vapour Shielding Scenario Simulation

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

This Market Engagement Notice seeks engagement with organisations capable of delivering reactor-scale vapour shielding modelling to support the STEP prototype powerplant programme. The work will investigate vapour shielding effects arising …

• Experimental development services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services
• +2

Lateral Flow Device Pilot and Development Activity

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is inviting suppliers to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise for the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) pilot and development activity. This work supports UKHSA’s broader strategy to strengthen th…

• Diagnostic kits
• Experimental development services
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

CEFAS26-68 Contract for Marine Benthic Macroinvertebrate Samples Processing

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

Cefas, Natural England (NE) and Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) have been working collaboratively to deliver a monitoring survey within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as part of the ongoing MPA programme. …

Awarded to University of Hull

• Research laboratory services

EU harmonised surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027

Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks…

• Data collection and collation services
• Laboratory services
• Market research services
• +3

eDNA for water frogs around Lynford Lakes, Norfolk

NATURAL ENGLAND · Central government · East of England

In 2025, putative marsh frogs have been sighted in water bodies near Ickburgh, Norfolk. This species poses a significant threat to the Critically Endangered native northern pool frog through disease transmission, competition, and hybridisat…

Awarded to NATURE METRICS LTD

• Laboratory services
• Research laboratory services

Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis

Scottish Government · Scotland

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis.

Awarded to Ocean Ecology Limited

• Environmental monitoring other than for construction
• Laboratory services
• Research laboratory services

CFDF: Single Fibre Tester

NCC Operations Limited · Other public body · South West England

High throughput single fibre tensile testing machine and associated system, including fibre fineness/dimensional testing capability

• Laboratory services
• Miscellaneous equipment
• Research laboratory services
• +1

Adhesive-less Materials for Vacuum Cryopump Cryopanels (AMVAC)

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

This Market Engagement Notice (MEN) aim is to identify potential suppliers to develop, test and manufacture anodization and sorbent coating technologies for novel cryopumping systems.

• Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
• Integrated engineering services
• Laboratory services
• +3

Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA‑LNP products

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED · Other public body · delivery region not published

This tender seeks to engage a qualified service provider to perform cell based, in vitro potency assays for the quantification of both RNA (drug substance) and RNA-LNP (Lipid Nanoparticle) (drug product) activity. The assays will be used to…

• Experimental development services
• Laboratory services
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

In-Vitro Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Services

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices, Point of Care Testing Products & Related Pathology Services, this will include: - Pathology Managed Services - Reagent Renta…

• Analysers
• Apparatus for detecting fluids
• Automated swab test kits
• +3

Concept Design of a Laser Induced Desorption System for Measuring First Wall Retention in STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The following summary is not intended as a complete or definitive specification of the requirement. A purpose of this engagement is to seek information from the market to help refine our understanding and aid the development of a future spe…

• Engineering design services
• Engineering services
• Experimental development services
• +3

Maintenance, Repair and Dose Mapping of GRS Gamma Irradiators

NHS Blood and Transplant · Central government · delivery region not published

Preliminary Market Engagement ONLY and is separate from tender opportunity. NHSBT wishes to hear from any Suppliers who have the capability, capacity and licence to provide Maintenance, Repair and Dose Mapping of existing NHSBT owned GRS Ga…

• Repair and maintenance services
• Research laboratory services

2025-778 Sheep Genotyping Services

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · Central government · delivery region not published

Signet Breeding Services is the part of AHDB responsible for delivering the UK’s national genetic evaluations to sheep producers. Signet delivers three mixed breed genetic evaluations to the sheep industry, one for terminal sire breeds, one…

Awarded to Neogen Europe Limited, Weatherbys Ireland Ltd · 2 awards

• Research laboratory services

Laboratory Information Management System

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The MRF currently operate what is locally referred to as a “fractured LIMS”, which consists of several tools that take the place of different tasks of a LIMS, but don’t fully interconnect or interact with each other. This means manual trans…

Awarded to Agaram Technologies Private Limited

• Research laboratory services
• Software implementation services
• Software supply services
• +1

ERATO

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This specification covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority’s (“the Authority’s”) requirement for the ERATO project to support the THALIA Project. The ERATO package is to identify, develop and experimentally prove out a preparation…

Awarded to AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED

• Development consultancy services
• Experimental development services
• Research consultancy services
• +1

Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways

Food Standards Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for sampling and testing of shiga toxin-producing e-coli (STEC) in waterways. The purpose of the work described here is to characterise the diversity of STEC strains present in the environmen…

Awarded to 20/30 Labs

• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research laboratory services
• +1

Soil Sample Metabarcoding for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025 - 2026

NATURAL ENGLAND · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This project is to analyse soil samples collected from a range of sites and time points by Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network using metabarcoding. The project will deliver raw and taxonomically assigned data on bacteria and fung…

Awarded to University of Sheffield

• Research laboratory services

Microscopy & Imaging Equipment

APUC LIMITED · Nationwide (UK)

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of supply, servicing, maintenance and repairs of microscopes and imaging equipment plus related consumables and software used in research, teaching and medical applications across the…

Awarded to supplier not published · 2 awards

• Cameras
• Laboratory services
• Medical laser other than for surgery
• +3

Fluoride Salt Loop

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

UKAEA aims to procure a molten salt flow loop with the ability to heat, pump and remove samples of test material and molten fluoride salt. The purchase of commercially developed equipment for this application is intended for rapid developme…

• Corrosion engineering services
• Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
• Research laboratory services
• +1

Calliope

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

CALLIOPE is a specific work package related to preparation and tritium accountancy of samples for the THALIA project. As a part of CALLIOPE, it is required to develop and verify a new tritium accountancy method in FLiBe in addition to alrea…

• Development consultancy services
• Experimental development services
• Research consultancy services
• +1

RBGKEW1419 AshSeq2025

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Central government · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, East of England, Greater London, South West England

Framework information NEUPC Direct Award, Ranked approach . LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services-Lot 3 RGB Kew (Science Directorate) is seeking a supplier to extract whole genomic DNA from 2750 ash tree leaf samples and …

Awarded to Edinburgh Genetics Limited

• Research laboratory services

Babies in Focus Long Read Sequencing - Lot 1 ONT

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED · Central government · Nationwide (UK), North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, Greater London, South West England

1,000 Long read sequences with an option for an additional 1,000 sequences - maximum contract value £2,206,318

Awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited, EUROFINS GENOMICS UK LIMITED · 3 awards

• Medical analysis services
• Research laboratory services
• Services provided by medical laboratories

Muon Tomography

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

Request for information from companies with experience in muon technology.

• Design and execution of research and development
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research and experimental development services
• +2

Fuel Cell Test Station

University of Salford · Charity · North West England

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) at the University of Salford invites tenders for the supply of a Fuel Cell Test Station to support teaching and research in fuel cell technology and related energy systems. The equipm…

Awarded to HORIBA UK Limited

• Engineering-related scientific and technical services
• Fuel cells
• Research laboratory services
• +1

Review of analytical methods for cell cultivated products

Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

Tenders are invited to carry out a review of laboratory testing methods which should: 1. Build on previously published research and complement the work and learning of the FSA on CCPs. 2. Identify and evaluate potential analytical methods f…

Awarded to LGC Limited

• Laboratory services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research laboratory services

Innovation Qualified Utilities Dynamic Market

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

This QUDM is for an Academic Framework to support delivery of our National Innovation Allowance (NIA).

Awarded to BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON, Cardiff University, City St Georges University of London +19 more

• Design and execution of research and development
• Experimental development services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +1

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) · Local authority · Scotland

Orkney Islands Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period (with the option to extend for a further 2…

Awarded to APEM Ltd

• Composition and purity testing and analysis services
• Laboratory services
• Research laboratory services
• +3

Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways

Food Standards Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The purpose of the work described here is to characterise the diversity of STEC strains present in the environment nearby areas used for farming different livestock species, by sampling and testing nearby waterways. By establishing a better…

• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research laboratory services
• +1

Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025 - 2026

NATURAL ENGLAND · Central government · Nationwide (UK), North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, Greater London, South West England

This project comprises laboratory analysis of soil samples collected from four of Natural England's Long Term Monitoring sites. Analyses required include a range of physio-chemical and biological soil parameters to enable interpretation of …

Awarded to James Hutton Limited

• Research laboratory services

Technology Business Partnering Delivery Partner (TBPDP)

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · NHS & health · Nationwide (UK), North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber, Greater London, Northern Ireland

1.2 This ITT was made available to suppliers Shortlisted in Stage 1 of the itt_75394, Development Partner to implement a Data Platform tender that was published through CCS Digital Outcomes 6 framework (Tenderers) and are interested in tend…

Awarded to ACCENTURE (UK) LIMITED, INFORMED SOLUTIONS LIMITED, MEDIAWORKS UK LIMITED +4 more · 14 awards

• Information technology services
• Market and economic research; polling and statistics
• Research laboratory services
• +1